The newspaper L’Equipe unveils the salary of the star referee of Ligue 1: Clément Turpin.
Referees are also generously paid. L’Equipe reveals the salary of Clément Turpin, an international referee. The salaries of Ligue 1 referees have seen a significant increase since the implementation of the « professionalization plan » in 2016.
However, there are disparities within the corporation, and the remuneration of the star Clément Turpin stands out significantly. During the 2022-2023 season, Turpin earned approximately 260,000 euros, placing him at the top of the salary scale among French referees.
This salary is explained in part because he has moved up the ranks in recent years. He officiated the Champions League final in 2022 and the Europa League final in 2021.
According to L’Equipe, this salary includes preparation allowances, special bonuses due to his status as an elite UEFA referee. The referee can earn up to €3,214 for a Ligue 1 match and €1,000 as a video referee. European competitions have also allowed him to earn substantial sums, particularly from the quarter-finals onwards.
And Clément Turpin could hit the jackpot at the Euros. UEFA pays €10,000 per match to the main referees selected for this competition. Therefore, he could surpass this amount this season.